MMR vaccine falsely linked to autism due to scientific misconduct?

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Sunday February 08, 2009 · 9:51 PM PST

2009/02/08 · 21:51

In 1998, Dr. Andrew Wakefield published his observations in The Lancet that 8 out of 12 children diagnosed with autism had received the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine just days before they began experiencing symptoms.

This report triggered a global reaction. Despite the conclusion made by expert scientific panels and from numerous well-designed, scientific studies that there is no link between the MMR vaccine and autism, the scare has caused many fearful parents to not vaccinate their children with MMR and other vaccines.

An investigation by The Sunday Times and reported by Brian Deer here and here reveals that Andrew Wakefield falsified data for the 1998 paper.

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Tuesday September 30, 2008 · 8:41 PM PDT

2008/09/30 · 20:41

Since this is my first diary, I am going to keep this simple.

Let's face it: The McCain campaign has been so erratic and so desperate since they picked Sarah Palin as John's soul/running mate, we almost have to expect an October surprise from them.

I offer my "Top 10 October Surprises concocted by the McCain-Palin campaign to boost their poll numbers."

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MMR vaccine falsely linked to autism due to scientific misconduct?

("Top 10") Surprise(s)! It's October!